SDG indicator 8.2.1: Annual growth rate of output per worker, GDP in Northern Africa
Northern Africa: SDG indicator 8.2.1: Annual growth rate of output per worker, GDP was 2.14 in 2027. ◆ Volatile
SDG indicator 8.2.1: Annual growth rate of output per worker, GDP in Northern Africa, 2000–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2027, sdg indicator 8.2.1: annual growth rate of output per worker, gdp in Northern Africa stood at 2.14.
That represents a change of up 7.1% on the previous year and down 49.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sdg indicator 8.2.1: annual growth rate of output per worker, gdp in Northern Africa peaked at 4.37 in 2000 and was at its lowest, -0.775, in 2023.
That places Northern Africa 39th out of 87 groups with data for 2027, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
SDG indicator 8.2.1: Annual growth rate of output per worker, GDP in Northern Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 4.37 | — |
| 2001 | 1.74 | -60.2% |
| 2002 | 2.53 | +45.6% |
| 2003 | 1.82 | -28.1% |
| 2004 | -0.58 | -131.9% |
| 2005 | 1.6 | -376.7% |
| 2006 | 1.41 | -11.9% |
| 2007 | 1.89 | +33.6% |
| 2008 | 2.6 | +37.5% |
| 2009 | -0.315 | -112.1% |
| 2010 | 1.42 | -551.1% |
| 2011 | -0.084 | -105.9% |
| 2012 | 2.8 | -3429.8% |
| 2013 | -0.179 | -106.4% |
| 2014 | 0.856 | -578.2% |
| 2015 | 3.28 | +283.4% |
| 2016 | 1.8 | -45.1% |
| 2017 | 4.26 | +136.2% |
| 2018 | 2.24 | -47.3% |
| 2019 | 1.25 | -44.3% |
| 2020 | 1.5 | +20.2% |
| 2021 | 0.152 | -89.9% |
| 2022 | -0.059 | -138.8% |
| 2023 | -0.775 | +1213.6% |
| 2024 | 0.664 | -185.7% |
| 2025 | 2.42 | +264.3% |
| 2026 | 2 | -17.3% |
| 2027 | 2.14 | +7.1% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where SDG indicator 8.2.1: Annual growth rate of output per worker, GDP in Northern Africa changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | +3429.8% | -0.084 | 2.8 |
| 2023 | -1213.6% | -0.059 | -0.775 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.71 | -0.58 | 4.37 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.76 | -0.179 | 4.26 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.01 | -0.775 | 2.42 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Northern Africa
More work & labour data for Northern Africa
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 231,409 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.0524 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.0558 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.0489 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -0.3437 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 1.71 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 230,584 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 462,425 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 231,016 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 129,321 1000 No (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sdg indicator 8.2.1: annual growth rate of output per worker, gdp in Northern Africa?
- Sdg indicator 8.2.1: annual growth rate of output per worker, gdp in Northern Africa was 2.14 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest sdg indicator 8.2.1: annual growth rate of output per worker, gdp recorded in Northern Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 4.37 in 2000.
- What is the lowest sdg indicator 8.2.1: annual growth rate of output per worker, gdp recorded in Northern Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.775 in 2023.
- How does Northern Africa rank for sdg indicator 8.2.1: annual growth rate of output per worker, gdp?
- Northern Africa ranks 39th out of 87 groups with data for 2027.
- Is sdg indicator 8.2.1: annual growth rate of output per worker, gdp rising or falling in Northern Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 49.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Northern Africa data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of SDG indicator 8.2.1: Annual growth rate of output per worker, GDP constant 2021 international dollars at PPP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The series is part of the ILO modelled estimates and is harmonized to account for differences in national data and scope of coverage, collection and tabulation methodologies as well as for other country-specific factors. This indicator conveys the annual growth rates of labour productivity. Labour productivity represents the total volume of output (measured in terms of Gross Domestic Product, GDP) produced per unit of labour (measured in terms of the number of employed persons) during a given time reference period. The indicator allows data users to assess GDP-to-labour input levels and growth rates over time, thus providing general information about the efficiency and quality of human capital in the production process for a given economic and social context, including other complementary inputs and innovations used in production. For more information, refer to the Labour Market-related SDG Indicators (ILOSDG) database description.